The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products (OSMV), reiterated that any sale or distribution of SHFT products, including giveaways, is strictly prohibited under current enforcement orders.
The DTI issued the reminder following a social media post by SHFT on April 16, 2025, announcing plans to distribute its products for free “while supplies last.”
The DTI said such an act violates existing preventive measure orders (PMOs) and a preliminary order issued against SHFT, its manufacturer and its importer.
The PMOs, issued on Sept. 6, 2024, and Jan. 31, 2025, stem from violations of Republic Act No. 11900 or the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act.
SHFT was also cited for breaching Department Administrative Order No. 02, Series of 2007, and related Philippine National Standards (PNS) under RA 4109 or the Standards Law.
The DTI OSMV said the certificate of conditional release (CCR) covering SHFT’s shipment remains in force, strictly prohibiting any transfer, use, sale, or distribution of the products while formal charges are pending.
DTI urged the public to avoid any activity involving SHFT products. It said violations of the PMOs or CCR may lead to penalties.